benefits of community green spaces

There are many potential benefits of creating and using green spaces, which can vary from project to project.

Here are some examples:

• Promotes physical and mental well-being
• Offers opportunities to meet new people and get involved in volunteering
• Supports community cohesion and reduces anti-social behaviour
• Protects wildlife habitats or develops new ones
• Enables the growth of fresh food and healthy eating
• Provides an outdoor space for recreation, education and community events
• Encourages pride in the community and interest in the local environment
• Protects spaces from development and increases local property values

For more on the benefits of green spaces, go to the Why Green Spaces? information page.

To discover what Green Spaces are in your area, visit Sustainable Swansea's Green Maps page.